The Rapid City Post

Not Rocket Science Trivia
2025-11-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Woodland Republic Brewing and Blending, 412 5th Street, Rapid City, 57701
Join us Every Wednesday for trivia at Woodland Republic

Wednesday Night Trivia
2025-11-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Zymurcracy Beer Company, 4624 Creek Drive, Suite 6, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States

Mount Rushmore Lighting Ceremony
2025-11-26 20:00 - 20:45, 2025-11-27 20:00 - 20:45, 2025-11-28 20:00 - 20:45, 2025-11-29 20:00 - 20:45, 2025-11-30 20:00 - 20:45, 2025-12-01 20:00 - 20:45, 2025-12-02 20:00 - 20:45, 2025-12-03 20:00 - 20:45 and 2 more dates | Mount Rushmore National Memorial, 13000 Hwy. 244, Keystone, 57751, United States
The sculpture is illuminated nightly, year-round.
During the summer months join a park ranger in the park’s outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational 45-minute program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation’s history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film “Freedom: America’s Lasting Legacy” (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial. Program held nightly late May through the end of September.
May 24th – August 10th program starts at 9:00 PM.
August 11th – September 30th program starts at 8:00 PM.

Thanksgiving Pre-Party
2025-11-26 20:00 - 23:30 | Loud American Sturgis, 1305 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785, United States
Loud American Thanksgiving PRE-PARTY on Wednesday, Nov 26th!
Live Music with Brandon Jones & Tyler Bills starting at 8PM Drink Specials– $3 Domestics & Wells from 8 PM– Loud Club Members: FREE Bud & Bud Light on tap 9–10 PM
Let’s kick off Thanksgiving weekend the Loud way!
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Thanksgiving Dinner
2025-11-27 11:00 - 13:00 | St. Thomas More High School, 300 Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
The annual Thanksgiving Dinner offered by the Knights of Columbus Council 1489 will be held on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th at St Thomas More High School from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00P.M. The dinner is made possible due to the generous contributions of individuals, organizations, and businesses in the Rapid City Area. The event is open to the public.

Music Bingo at Cohort
2025-11-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Cohort Craft Brewery, 4905 5th Street, Suite 103/104, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
Music Bingo every Thursday night at Cohort Craft Brewery. Free to all! The most fun you’ll have on a Thursday night!

Black Hills Dance Theater presents The Nutcracker
2025-11-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-29 14:00 - 16:00 | The Monument, 444 Mt. Rushmore Rd N., Rapid City, 57701, United States
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker premiered in 1892 and has captivated audiences ever since. Black Hills Dance Theatre is proud to present The Nutcracker to the Black Hills November 28th and 29th, 2025, featuring over 100 local dancers and Guest Artists from the Joffery Ballet. Kick off your holiday season with this timeless classic.

Black Hills Farmers Market
2025-11-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Black Hills Farmers Market, 45 East Omaha Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
Season: Winter and Spring November, 2024 – April, 2025 Saturdays, 9am – 12pm Location: Market Park, 245 East Omaha Street

USD Men's Basketball versus AirForce Academy
2025-11-29 14:00 - 17:00 | The Monument, 444 Mt. Rushmore Rd N., Rapid City, 57701, United States
The USD Men’s Basketball will play the AirForce Academy at the Monument in Rapid City.

Music Bingo! By Zymurcracy Beer Company
2025-11-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Zymurcracy Beer Company, 4624 Creek Drive, Suite 6, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
Music Bingo at Zymurcracy.

Parade of Trees
2025-12-02 08:00 - 2025-12-28 20:00 | The Box Elder Events Center, 631 Watiki Way, Box Elder, 57719
December 2 – December 28
Viewing 8AM – 8PM Daily
Celebrate the season with us at The Box Elder Events Center’s Parade of Trees! Local businesses, non-profits, and community groups are invited to show off their holiday spirit by decorating a tree inside The Box.
From December 2–28, the community can admire the decorated trees and cast their vote either in person at The Box or online. Voting is limited to one vote per person.
In-Person Viewing Hours: Stop by The Box Elder Events Center daily from 8 AM – 8 PM to see the trees and vote for your favorite.

Paddy's Tuesday Trivia
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Paddy O’Neill’s Irish Pub & Grill, 523 6th St, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
Test your trivia knowledge and get your grub on with us every Tuesday at Paddy O’Neill’s!
Hosted By Mike – 4 Rounds – Prizes For The Top 3 Placing Teams! + Don’t miss out on our exclusive Trivia Night Feature and Trivia Menu!

Armchair Travelers Book Club
2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Sturgis Public Library, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way, Sturgis, 57785
Armchair Travelers Book Club will meet on Thursday, December 4th, at noon in the Sturgis Library’s Lushbough Room. Please join us that day to share a favorite adult nonfiction work.
Since January 1st, 2026, falls on a Thursday, the group will delay its meeting until January 8th, 2026, to discuss a favorite young adult novel.
Armchair Travelers is co-sponsored by the Sturgis Area Arts Council and the Sturgis Public Library.

Tapped Out Trivia at Pour 54
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for Tapped Out Trivia every Thursday at Pour 54!
Cold pours, hot pizza, and brain-busting fun, and awesome weekly prizes!
Hosted by your favorite HomeSlice cast members. ≈
Think fast. Drink smart. Win big.

Wreath & Greens Sale - Fundraiser for the Rapid City Garden Club
2025-12-06 08:00 - 13:00 | Creative Arts Building – Central States Fairgrounds, 800 San Francisco, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
The Rapid City Garden Club will hold its 64th annual wreath and centerpiece sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 6th, at the Creative Arts Building at Central States Fairground, 800 San Francisco St. in Rapid City. Items for sale include hand-crafted wreaths, centerpieces, mailbox covers, arches and swags. All items are made from fresh greens collected in the Black Hills.
Rapid City Garden Club members create hundreds of hand-crafted wreaths, swags and centerpieces every year for this sale. The annual wreath and centerpiece sale raises funds the garden club reinvests in local beautification efforts and a scholarship fund.
